1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 3 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 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 76 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 246 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.
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1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB3 | 190 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |