1956 Jensen 541 vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 50 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, 2006 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Jensen 541. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota MR2 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, 1956 Jensen 541 (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Jensen 541 | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Jensen | Toyota |
| Model | 541 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| 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 | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
