1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. 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 100 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB3 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 48 L |
