1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1997 Rover 400
To start off, 1997 Rover 400 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 2,920 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 36 more horse power than 1997 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rover 400 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB3.
Because 1954 Aston Martin DB3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Aston Martin DB3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 400. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1997 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
| Model | DB3 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2630 mm |
