1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1996 Morgan 4
To start off, 1996 Morgan 4 is newer by 45 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 26 more horse power than 1996 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1996 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 1996 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
| Model | DB3 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
