1958 Jensen 541 vs. 1965 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1965 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1958 Jensen 541 (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jensen 541 | 1965 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Jensen | Triumph |
| Model | 541 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
