1952 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 48 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1952 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Aston Martin DB3 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
| Model | DB3 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1137 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 10750 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
