1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1956 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is newer by 11 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 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 212 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 33 Stradale | DB3 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2920 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |