1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1952 Ferrari 342 America
To start off, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 342 America weights approximately 150 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. 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.
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1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1952 Ferrari 342 America | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB3 | 342 America |
Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |