1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1956 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | Spider Riviera | DB3 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 785 cc | 2920 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |