1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 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 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
| Model | Corvette | 4-Litre |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3210 mm |
