1961 Jensen 541 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 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 89 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 659 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jensen 541 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Jensen | Smart |
| Model | 541 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 22 L |
