1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1954 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, both 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 and 1954 Aston Martin DB3 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | 1900 | DB3 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2920 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 77 L |