1953 AC Ace vs. 1955 Aston Martin DB3

To start off, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 243 kg more than 1953 AC Ace. 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, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 (244 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.

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