1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100
To start off, both 1958 Aston Martin DB3 and 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 1958 Morgan 4 Plus 2100 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
| Model | DB3 | 4 Plus 2100 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |
