1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1958 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 874 kg more than 1958 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1958 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | V8 Volante | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1814 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |
