1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari 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 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 950 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 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari | |
Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
Model | DB3 | Safari |
Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 4291 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 98 L |