1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1954 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB3 | 40 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 4065 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3090 mm |