1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 1958 Jensen 541 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1958 Jensen 541. 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, 1958 Jensen 541 (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Austin | Jensen |
Model | A 110 | 541 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
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 | 1975 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |