1976 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 27 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre weights approximately 35 kg more than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro.
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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1976 Chevrolet Camaro | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
Model | Camaro | 4-Litre |
Year Released | 1976 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |