1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1956 Cadillac 6239D
To start off, 1956 Cadillac 6239D is newer by 3 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 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 1070 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. 1956 Cadillac 6239D has automatic transmission and 1953 Aston Martin DB3 has manual transmission. 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Cadillac 6239D will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1956 Cadillac 6239D | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | DB3 | 6239D |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
