1959 Jensen 541 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, both 1959 Jensen 541 and 1959 Rover P5 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 23 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5. 1959 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1959 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1959 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jensen 541 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Jensen | Rover |
Model | 541 | P5 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |