1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1954 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 21 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 11 more horse power than 1975 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1975 Alpine A 310. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alpine A 310 | 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 310 | DB3 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 2920 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 243 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 77 L |