1949 Jensen 4-Litre vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1974 Nissan Skyline is newer by 25 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, 1974 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre weights approximately 500 kg more than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
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 | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Jensen | Nissan |
Model | 4-Litre | Skyline |
Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2650 mm |