1957 Jensen 541 vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 22 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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Jensen 541 | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Jensen | Lotus |
Model | 541 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 308 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
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 | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |