1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1960 Jensen 541 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 269 kg more than 1953 Bristol 403. 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, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 403 | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Bristol | Jensen |
Model | 403 | 541 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |