1956 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Aston Martin DB3 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 67 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 426 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, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1956 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Aston Martin DB3 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | DB3 | 118 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |