1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1996 BMW 332
To start off, 1996 BMW 332 is newer by 42 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 332 weights approximately 646 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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 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 | 1996 BMW 332 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB3 | 332 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2710 mm |