1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, both 1963 Alpine A 110 and 1963 Jensen 541 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1963 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alpine A 110 | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Alpine | Jensen |
Model | A 110 | 541 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |