1960 Jensen 541 vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 35 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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1995 Maserati Shamal.
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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jensen 541 | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Jensen | Maserati |
Model | 541 | Shamal |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |