1949 Jensen 4-Litre vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 48 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster 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 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Jensen | Toyota |
Model | 4-Litre | Supra |
Year Released | 1949 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |