1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1989 Buick Estate
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 38 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 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 880 kg more than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate 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 | 1989 Buick Estate | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB3 | Estate |
Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 6597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1990 mm |