1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 31 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 56 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 165 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard. 1984 Nissan Leopard 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. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB3 | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2630 mm |
