1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, both 1953 Aston Martin DB3 and 1953 Ferrari 375 America were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 375 America weights approximately 215 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1953 Ferrari 375 America | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB3 | 375 America |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 4523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |
