1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1972 Morgan 4

To start off, 1972 Morgan 4 is newer by 21 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 53 more horse power than 1972 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1972 Morgan 4. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Morgan 4.

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