1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1957 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. 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, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 1000 | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 680 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
