1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1959 Austin Princess
To start off, 1959 Austin Princess is newer by 5 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 1175 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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess 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 | 1959 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | DB3 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3360 mm |
