1957 Jensen 541 vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1986 Lotus Esprit is newer by 29 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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (215 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (405 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jensen 541. (308 Nm). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Jensen 541 | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Jensen | Lotus |
Model | 541 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
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 | 215 HP |
Torque | 308 Nm | 405 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 246 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 |