1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Jensen 541
To start off, both 1954 Austin A 40 and 1954 Jensen 541 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 71 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Jensen 541 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1954 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Austin | Jensen |
Model | A 40 | 541 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |