1957 Jensen 541 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 50 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 52 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 60 kg more 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 @ 2400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Jensen 541 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Jensen | Toyota |
| Model | 541 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 150 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 Weight | 1470 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
