1989 BMW 850 vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 40 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 850 | 4-Litre |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
