1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1951 Riley RM A
To start off, both 1951 Aston Martin DB3 and 1951 Riley RM A were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Riley RM A weights approximately 230 kg more than 1951 Aston Martin DB3.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1951 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Riley |
| Model | DB3 | RM A |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
