1958 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1948 Jensen Straight 8
To start off, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jensen Straight 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jensen Straight 8 would be higher. At 3,860 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Jensen Straight 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1948 Jensen Straight 8. (130 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jensen Straight 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jensen Straight 8 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB3.
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.
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1958 Aston Martin DB3 | 1948 Jensen Straight 8 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jensen |
Model | DB3 | Straight 8 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3860 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |