1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1981 BMW 528
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 27 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, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 386 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 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 | 1981 BMW 528 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB3 | 528 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
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 | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |