1962 Jensen 541 vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 30 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Jensen 541 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Jensen | Porsche |
Model | 541 | 968 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 92 L |