1955 Jensen 541 vs. 1980 Reliant Scimitar

To start off, 1980 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1955 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1955 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 45 kg more than 1955 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. 1980 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1955 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1955 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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