1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Jensen 541 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jensen 541 (129 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1950 Peugeot 203. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jensen 541 | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Jensen | Peugeot |
Model | 541 | 203 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |