1960 Fiat 1100 vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, both 1960 Fiat 1100 and 1960 Jensen 541 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 624 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1100 | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Fiat | Jensen |
Model | 1100 | 541 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1087 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |