1959 Jensen 541 vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 40 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 23 kg more than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo.
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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (605 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jensen 541 | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Jensen | Lamborghini |
| Model | 541 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 605 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
