1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1965 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1965 Skoda Octavia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jensen 541 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 @ 4100 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 524 kg more than 1965 Skoda Octavia. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jensen 541 | 1965 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Jensen | Skoda |
Model | 541 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 30 L |