1960 Jensen 541 vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 50 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 129 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo 147.
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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147, 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo 147. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jensen 541 | 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Jensen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 541 | 147 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |