1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 60 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 4,691 cc, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 1040 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | DB3 | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4881 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1353 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2942 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |