1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1990 BMW 520
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 36 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 35 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 628 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1990 BMW 520 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB3 | 520 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 206 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 | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2770 mm |