1957 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 54 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 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 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB3 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
