1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2011 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2011 Maybach Landaulet is newer by 58 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach Landaulet (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 804 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. 2011 Maybach Landaulet 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. 2011 Maybach Landaulet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 2011 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maybach |
| Model | DB3 | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
