1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1963 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1963 Buick Riviera is newer by 10 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 920 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. 1963 Buick Riviera 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. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1963 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB3 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 6571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
