1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1999 BMW 740
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 48 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 940 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 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 | 1999 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB3 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
