1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1956 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 21 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, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1977 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 110 | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2920 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
