1962 Jensen 541 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 48 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 29 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Jensen 541 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Jensen | Nissan |
| Model | 541 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
