1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 761 kg more than 1956 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, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB3 | 40 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 4328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3110 mm |