1961 Austin 7 vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, both 1961 Austin 7 and 1961 Jensen 541 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin 7 | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Austin | Jensen |
Model | 7 | 541 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |