1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 54 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, 2008 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 465 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB3 (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 2008 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB3 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 63 L |
