1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1957 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1286 kg more than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | Lagonda | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2220 mm |
