1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1952 Buick 40
To start off, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 695 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 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 | 1952 Buick 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB3 | 40 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3090 mm |