1957 Jensen 541 vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 54 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2011 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Jensen 541 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Jensen | Toyota |
Model | 541 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |