1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1956 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 7 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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 261 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 1600 | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
