1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 980 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB3.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tata |
| Model | DB3 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
