1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, both 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 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 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1961 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
Model | Corvette | 541 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |