1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1957 Riley 2.6 is newer by 6 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 635 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, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Riley |
Model | DB3 | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |