1952 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1964 Jaguar MK 10

To start off, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 878 kg more than 1952 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, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Aston Martin DB3.

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