1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1997 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1997 Nissan Cefiro is newer by 43 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Cefiro weights approximately 516 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. 1997 Nissan Cefiro has automatic transmission and 1954 Aston Martin DB3 has manual transmission. 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Cefiro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1997 Nissan Cefiro | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB3 | Cefiro |
Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1500 mm |