1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 18 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, 1949 Jensen 4-Litre (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jensen 4-Litre should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre weights approximately 800 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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.
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1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
Model | GTA | 4-Litre |
Year Released | 1967 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 86 L |