1953 Jensen 541 vs. 1994 Toyota Century
To start off, 1994 Toyota Century is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1953 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Century weights approximately 576 kg more than 1953 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. 1994 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1953 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1953 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Jensen 541 | 1994 Toyota Century | |
Make | Jensen | Toyota |
Model | 541 | Century |
Year Released | 1953 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |