1958 Jensen 541 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (909 Nm) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jensen 541. (311 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Jensen 541 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jensen | Porsche |
Model | 541 | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 311 Nm | 909 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |