1951 Bristol 450 vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1960 Jensen 541 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 764 kg more than 1951 Bristol 450.
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:
| 1951 Bristol 450 | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Bristol | Jensen |
| Model | 450 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
