1949 Jensen 4-Litre vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 36 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 67 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jensen 4-Litre should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre weights approximately 725 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jensen | Toyota |
Model | 4-Litre | Corolla |
Year Released | 1949 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |