1962 Jensen 541 vs. 1976 Rover 2000
To start off, 1976 Rover 2000 is newer by 14 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, 1976 Rover 2000 (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1976 Rover 2000.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Rover 2000. (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Jensen 541 | 1976 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Jensen | Rover |
| Model | 541 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
