1958 Jensen 541 vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1971 Riley 4 is newer by 13 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 62 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1971 Riley 4. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Jensen 541 | 1971 Riley 4 | |
Make | Jensen | Riley |
Model | 541 | 4 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |