1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1954 Riley Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB3 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 45 more horse power than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 595 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Aston Martin | Riley |
Model | DB3 | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |