1957 Jensen 541 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jensen 541 (153 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Jensen 541 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Jensen | Toyota |
Model | 541 | Corona |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |