1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1600 and 1959 Jensen 541 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 515 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 | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Abarth | Jensen |
Model | 1600 | 541 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 111.1 mm |
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 | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |