1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 57 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 1100 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 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 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB3 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
