1952 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 1967 Riley 4 is newer by 15 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 71 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 143 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Aston Martin DB3 | 1967 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Riley |
| Model | DB3 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
