1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1948 Austin A 110
To start off, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1040 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB3 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |