1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jensen 541 (153 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Abarth | Jensen |
| Model | 1600 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
