1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina 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 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 95 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 52 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
| Model | DB3 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
