1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1991 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJS is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 990 kg more than 1953 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, 1991 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJS 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 | 1991 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | DB3 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
