1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1955 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1981 Alpine A 310.
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, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 (244 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpine A 310 | 1955 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 310 | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 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 | 980 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
