1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 15 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 38 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB3 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
