1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1994 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1994 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 34 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, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1994 Toyota Lexcen.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. 1994 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1960 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1960 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jensen 541 | 1994 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Jensen | Toyota |
Model | 541 | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |