1962 Jensen 541 vs. 1962 MG Midget
To start off, both 1962 Jensen 541 and 1962 MG Midget were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 84 more horse power than 1962 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1962 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1962 MG Midget. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Jensen 541 | 1962 MG Midget | |
| Make | Jensen | MG |
| Model | 541 | Midget |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2032 mm |
