1959 Jensen 541 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 30 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. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jensen 541 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Jensen | Lotus |
Model | 541 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
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 | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 31 L |