1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1999 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 45 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 700 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, 1999 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Catera 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 | 1999 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | DB3 | Catera |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |
