1958 Jensen 541 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Jensen 541 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jensen | Porsche |
Model | 541 | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |