1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 2 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 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 155 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.
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1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB3 | 190 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |