1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1956 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 2,920 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 81 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Giulia | DB3 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2920 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |