2002 AC Aceca vs. 1954 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (180 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 596 kg more than 1954 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, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1954 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Aceca | DB3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
