1959 Jensen 541 vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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 Jensen 541 | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Jensen | Vauxhall |
Model | 541 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 36 L |