1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1959 Morgan 4 is newer by 6 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 105 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1959 Morgan 4. 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
Model | DB3 | 4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |