1962 Jensen 541 vs. 1964 Steyr 500

To start off, 1964 Steyr 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jensen 541 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 111 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1964 Steyr 500. 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 500.

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