1955 Abarth 207 vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 1956 Jensen 541 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 207. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 207 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jensen 541 (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 207. (78 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jensen 541 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1955 Abarth 207. 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:
1955 Abarth 207 | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Abarth | Jensen |
Model | 207 | 541 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |