1952 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1954 Jensen 541
To start off, 1954 Jensen 541 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Jensen 541 (112 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 180 kg more than 1954 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:
1952 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1954 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
Model | 6C | 541 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
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 | 104 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |