1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1954 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1955 Aston Martin DB3.
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, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 (244 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB3 | 1954 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB3 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
