1985 AC Cobra vs. 1953 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 AC Cobra weights approximately 140 kg more than 1953 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, 1985 AC Cobra (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Cobra | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1080 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
