1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 51 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | DB3 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 40 L |
