1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1954 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1965 Abarth 700 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700. 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 700 | 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 700 | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2920 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 77 L |
