1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1964 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar 3.8. (221 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar 3.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar 3.8 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
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 DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar 3.8. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jaguar 3.8.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1964 Jaguar 3.8 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | DB4 | 3.8 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 63 L |