1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 58 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, 2012 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 30 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Suzuki |
| Model | DB3 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
