1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 563 kg more than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer significantly more control. 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. 2013 BMW 3 Series has automatic transmission and 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 3 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | 2-Litre | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1683 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1434 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |