1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1953 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | 2600 | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
