1960 Jensen 541 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 42 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, 2002 Lotus Elise (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 738 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jensen 541 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Jensen | Lotus |
Model | 541 | Elise |
Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
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 | 756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |