1958 Jensen 541 vs. 1954 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1958 Jensen 541 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1954 Lancia Appia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jensen 541 | 1954 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jensen | Lancia |
| Model | 541 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
