1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1948 Jensen Straight 8
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jensen Straight 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jensen Straight 8 would be higher. At 3,860 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Jensen Straight 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1948 Jensen Straight 8. (130 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jensen Straight 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jensen Straight 8 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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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1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1948 Jensen Straight 8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
Model | Alfa 6 | Straight 8 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3860 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |