1949 Jensen 4-Litre vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 38 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 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 425 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924.
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 | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Jensen | Porsche |
| Model | 4-Litre | 924 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 66 L |
