1952 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1953 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 1953 Daimler Conquest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Aston Martin DB3 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 63 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 392 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Daimler Conquest.
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1952 Aston Martin DB3 | 1953 Daimler Conquest | |
Make | Aston Martin | Daimler |
Model | DB3 | Conquest |
Year Released | 1952 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1397 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |