1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1985 BMW 325
To start off, 1985 BMW 325 is newer by 31 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 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1985 BMW 325. (120 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 325 weights approximately 157 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 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1985 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB3 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |
