1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1956 Austin Princess
To start off, 1956 Austin Princess is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1179 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1956 Austin Princess | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB3 | Princess |
Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2184 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |