1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1980 Avanti Avanti is newer by 31 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Avanti Avanti 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 80 kg more than 1980 Avanti Avanti.
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. 1980 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1949 Jensen 4-Litre has manual transmission. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Avanti Avanti | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
Make | Avanti | Jensen |
Model | Avanti | 4-Litre |
Year Released | 1980 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3210 mm |