1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1951 Cadillac 62 is newer by 2 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 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
| Model | 62 | 4-Litre |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3210 mm |
