1949 Jensen 4-Litre vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1963 Rover P5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jensen 4-Litre would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jensen 4-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jensen 4-Litre (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jensen 4-Litre should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre.
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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1949 Jensen 4-Litre | 1963 Rover P5 | |
Make | Jensen | Rover |
Model | 4-Litre | P5 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |