1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 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 60 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1141 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB3.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | DB3 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
