1957 Jensen 541 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 51 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Because 1957 Jensen 541 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Jensen 541. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jensen 541. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jensen 541. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1957 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1957 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Jensen 541 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Jensen | Seat |
Model | 541 | Altea |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 308 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |