1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2013 Bentley Mulsane
To start off, 2013 Bentley Mulsane is newer by 59 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 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Mulsane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Mulsane should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Mulsane weights approximately 1580 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, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (1,020 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 777 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Mulsane 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 | 2013 Bentley Mulsane | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | DB3 | Mulsane |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 1020 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2208 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3266 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 96 L |
