1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1952 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1965 Alpine A 110 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1965 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alpine A 110 | 1952 Aston Martin DB3 | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 110 | DB3 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |