1949 Buick 40 vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1959 Jensen 541 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1959 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:
1949 Buick 40 | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Buick | Jensen |
Model | 40 | 541 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1475 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |