1952 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1977 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1977 Buick LeSabre is newer by 25 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick LeSabre (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 625 kg more than 1952 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, 1977 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Aston Martin DB3 | 1977 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB3 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |