1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 38 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 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 440 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6.
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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1987 Alpine V6 | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
Make | Alpine | Jensen |
Model | V6 | 4-Litre |
Year Released | 1987 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3210 mm |