1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1959 Riley 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 200 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, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Riley |
Model | DB3 | 4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 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 | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |