1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1709 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | DB3 | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5842 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
