1946 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1953 Jensen 541 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jensen 541 (111 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 276 kg more than 1953 Jensen 541.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
Model | 6C | 541 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |