1949 Jensen 4-Litre vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 62 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige 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 711 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
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 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Jensen | Lotus |
Model | 4-Litre | Exige |
Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 44 L |