1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1953 Austin A 40
To start off, both 1953 Aston Martin DB3 and 1953 Austin A 40 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 112 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 92 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1953 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB3 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |