1954 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 671 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 BMW 1 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series 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 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB3 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
