1969 Buick GS vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 20 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 10 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.
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1969 Buick GS | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
Make | Buick | Jensen |
Model | GS | 4-Litre |
Year Released | 1969 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3210 mm |