1949 Jensen 4-Litre vs. 1980 Porsche 928
To start off, 1980 Porsche 928 is newer by 31 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 4,474 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 928 (239 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 928 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 170 kg more than 1980 Porsche 928.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | 1980 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Jensen | Porsche |
| Model | 4-Litre | 928 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |
