1953 Alvis TC vs. 1953 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, both 1953 Alvis TC and 1953 Aston Martin DB3 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TC. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TC weights approximately 430 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TC. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alvis TC.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TC | 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | |
Make | Alvis | Aston Martin |
Model | TC | DB3 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 243 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |