1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 24 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 465 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown. 1977 Toyota Crown 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. 1977 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB3 | Crown |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2700 mm |