1960 Jensen 541 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 48 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 369 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1960 Jensen 541 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Jensen 541. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jensen 541 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jensen | Toyota |
Model | 541 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |