1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 850 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB3.
Because 2000 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 2000 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB3 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2290 mm |
