1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1953 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1953 Aston Martin DB3 and 1953 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1953 Jensen Interceptor. (129 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 555 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB3.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Jensen Interceptor (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1953 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jensen |
| Model | DB3 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2860 mm |
