1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1954 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 31 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 75 | DB3 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2920 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 243 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 77 L |