1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1957 Maserati 250
To start off, 1957 Maserati 250 is newer by 4 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, 1957 Maserati 250 (306 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1957 Maserati 250.
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 | 1957 Maserati 250 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | DB3 | 250 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 10000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2310 mm |