1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jensen 541 (153 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 414 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Abarth | Jensen |
Model | 2400 | 541 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |