1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1963 Triumph Herald

To start off, 1963 Triumph Herald is newer by 12 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 88 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1963 Triumph Herald. 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, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Aston Martin DB3 1963 Triumph Herald
Make Aston Martin Triumph
Model DB3 Herald
Year Released 1951 1963
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2922 cc 1147 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 50 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 243 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 2600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1005 kg 841 kg
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1530 mm