1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1956 Bentley S1
To start off, 1956 Bentley S1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bentley S1 weights approximately 720 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1956 Bentley S1 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB3 | S1 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3130 mm |