1958 Jensen 541 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 53 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jensen 541. (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jensen | Porsche |
Model | 541 | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 429 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
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 | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2355 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |