1958 Jensen 541 vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 42 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, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 689 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Jensen 541 | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Jensen | Lotus |
Model | 541 | Exige |
Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 36 L |