1971 Jensen SP vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 42 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 30 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (355 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 635 kg more than 1971 Jensen SP.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jensen SP | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Jensen | Dodge |
| Model | SP | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |
