1952 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1997 Caterham C21
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 45 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, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 351 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (153 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1952 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Aston Martin DB3 | 1997 Caterham C21 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
Model | DB3 | C21 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 654 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |