1959 Jensen 541 vs. 2005 Lexus SC
To start off, 2005 Lexus SC is newer by 46 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, 2005 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus SC should accelerate faster 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jensen 541 | 2005 Lexus SC | |
Make | Jensen | Lexus |
Model | 541 | SC |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |