1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1956 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 10 kg more than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.
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 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Greyhound | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
