1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, both 1954 Aston Martin DB3 and 1954 Buick 40 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. 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 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 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 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB3 | 40 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 5279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3110 mm |