1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1975 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1975 Dodge Aspen is newer by 21 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 535 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen 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 | 1975 Dodge Aspen | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | DB3 | Aspen |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2870 mm |