1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1953 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1953 Aston Martin DB3 and 1953 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1953 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | DB3 | XK |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |