1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2009 BMW 116
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. 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 39 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 2009 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | DB3 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
