1956 Jensen 541 vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 40 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1956 Jensen 541. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1956 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1956 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jensen 541. (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Jensen 541 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Jensen | Porsche |
| Model | 541 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
