1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1957 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 4 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 11 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1957 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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 2400 | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
