1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1988 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1988 Venturi Coupe is newer by 28 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, 1988 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 239 kg more than 1988 Venturi Coupe.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jensen 541 | 1988 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Jensen | Venturi |
| Model | 541 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 | 1494 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
