1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 60 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1703 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.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | DB3 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
