1958 Jensen 541 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 20 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) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Jensen 541 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Jensen | Opel |
Model | 541 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 311 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |