1961 Jensen 541 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 25 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, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1961 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1961 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 82 kg more than 1961 Jensen 541. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Jensen 541 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Jensen | Toyota |
Model | 541 | Supra |
Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |