2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 234 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 1971 Jensen SP | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
| Model | Silverado | SP |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 75 L |
