1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 1971 Jensen SP is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 403 kg more than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Jensen SP | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
| Model | Corvette | SP |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
