1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2007 BMW 760
To start off, 2007 BMW 760 is newer by 53 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 5,971 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 760 weights approximately 1220 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, 2007 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 760 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 | 2007 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB3 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 5971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 88 L |
