1958 Jensen 541 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 49 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 @ 4100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 642 kg more than 1958 Jensen 541.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Jensen 541. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Jensen 541 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Jensen | Land Rover |
Model | 541 | Defender |
Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |