1956 Jensen 541 vs. 1965 Maserati 151
To start off, 1965 Maserati 151 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati 151 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1956 Jensen 541. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1956 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jensen 541 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1965 Maserati 151.
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:
| 1956 Jensen 541 | 1965 Maserati 151 | |
| Make | Jensen | Maserati |
| Model | 541 | 151 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
