1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 47 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 305 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro 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 433 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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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1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
Model | Camaro | 4-Litre |
Year Released | 1996 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6276 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 130 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.3:1 |
Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3210 mm |