1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 2 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jensen 541 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
| Model | 1900 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 68 L |
