1952 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 32 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 23 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Celica weights approximately 160 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1952 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Aston Martin DB3 | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB3 | Celica |
Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |