1955 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1964 Morris Oxford is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Aston Martin DB3 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 99 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 121 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) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB3 | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
| Model | DB3 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1126 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
