1956 Jensen 541 vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 28 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1956 Jensen 541. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1956 Jensen 541.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jensen 541. (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Jensen 541 | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Jensen | Lotus |
| Model | 541 | Etna |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
