1961 Jensen 541 vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 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 72 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corolla. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Jensen 541 | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jensen | Toyota |
Model | 541 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2380 mm |