1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1954 Austin A 135
To start off, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1015 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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 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 | 1954 Austin A 135 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB3 | A 135 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 125 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 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |