1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1951 Austin A
To start off, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1951 Austin A | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB3 | A |
Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 95 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |