1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 50 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. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 556 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, 2004 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 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 | 2004 BMW 318 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB3 | 318 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |