1962 Austin Princess vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 1962 Austin Princess is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen 541 would be higher. Both 1962 Austin Princess and 1956 Jensen 541 are equipped with a 3,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jensen 541 (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 860 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Jensen 541 (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Austin | Jensen |
Model | Princess | 541 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |