1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1963 Jaguar Type S
To start off, both 1963 Aston Martin DB5 and 1963 Jaguar Type S were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1963 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 90 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB5.
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, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1963 Jaguar Type S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | DB5 | Type S |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |