1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1968 Riley 4 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 (153 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Riley 4 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB3.
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 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1968 Riley 4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Riley |
Model | DB3 | 4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 195 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |