1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1990 BMW 320
To start off, 1990 BMW 320 is newer by 39 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 23 more horse power than 1990 BMW 320. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 320 weights approximately 231 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) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 320. (224 Nm). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1990 BMW 320 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB3 | 320 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 224 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |