1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1953 Aston Martin DB3 and 1953 Sunbeam Alpine 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 74 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 330 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) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Sunbeam |
| Model | DB3 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 163 Nm |
| 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 | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
