1981 BMW 725 vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 32 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jensen 4-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre.
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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1981 BMW 725 | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 725 | 4-Litre |
Year Released | 1981 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3210 mm |