1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1952 Morris Six
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 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 280 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 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Six. (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1952 Morris Six | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
| Model | DB3 | Six |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
