1961 Jensen 541 vs. 1972 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1972 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jensen 541 would be higher. 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 2 more horse power than 1972 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1972 Toyota 2000GT. 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, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jensen 541 | 1972 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Jensen | Toyota |
| Model | 541 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
