1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1950 Austin A135
To start off, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1957 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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1950 Austin A135 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB3 | A135 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 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 | 940 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |