1952 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1951 Bristol 400
To start off, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1952 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, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Aston Martin DB3 | 1951 Bristol 400 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | DB3 | 400 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |