1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 17 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 68 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 90 kg more than 1957 Aston Martin DB3.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB3 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
