1971 Jensen SP vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jensen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jensen SP 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 272 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 648 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jensen SP | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Jensen | Toyota |
| Model | SP | Carina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
