1962 Jensen 541 vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1962 Jensen 541 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Jensen 541 (130 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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, 1962 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Jensen 541 | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
Make | Jensen | Riley |
Model | 541 | 1.5 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 31 L |