1953 Jensen 541 vs. 1948 Maserati 4
To start off, 1953 Jensen 541 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Maserati 4 (257 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1953 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jensen 541 weights approximately 594 kg more than 1948 Maserati 4.
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:
1953 Jensen 541 | 1948 Maserati 4 | |
Make | Jensen | Maserati |
Model | 541 | 4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |