1958 Jensen 541 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Jensen 541 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Jensen | Porsche |
Model | 541 | 924 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84.4 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 | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |