2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 60 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre.
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. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1949 Jensen 4-Litre has manual transmission. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
Model | Suburban | 4-Litre |
Year Released | 2009 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 86 L |