2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jensen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jensen SP would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Jensen SP. (385 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Jensen SP.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. (424 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Jensen SP | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
| Model | Corvette | SP |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6160 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 424 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
