1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1951 Austin A 40
To start off, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 76 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1951 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB3 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |
