1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1961 Fiat 2300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300. 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, 1959 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 2300 | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Fiat | Jensen |
Model | 2300 | 541 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2278 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |