1962 Jensen 541 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 13 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 23 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1962 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1962 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Jensen 541 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Jensen | Nissan |
Model | 541 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |