1961 Jensen 541 vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 47 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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1961 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1961 Jensen 541.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1961 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1961 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jensen 541 | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Jensen | SsangYong |
| Model | 541 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2970 mm |
