1962 Jensen 541 vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1962 Jensen 541 and 1962 Peugeot 404 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1962 Peugeot 404.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Jensen 541 | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Jensen | Peugeot |
| Model | 541 | 404 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1816 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
