1958 Jensen 541 vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 50 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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541.
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, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jensen 541. (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jensen 541 | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Jensen | Toyota |
| Model | 541 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |
