1990 BMW 730 vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 is newer by 41 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, 1990 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 730 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 20 kg more than 1990 BMW 730.
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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1990 BMW 730 | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 730 | 4-Litre |
Year Released | 1990 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |