1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1998 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1998 Nissan Stagea is newer by 44 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 9 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 425 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 1998 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB3 | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2730 mm |
