1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1956 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 6 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 47 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 416 kg more than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Spider | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2920 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
