1963 Austin A 90 vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 1963 Austin A 90 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1961 Jensen 541.
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, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 90 | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Austin | Jensen |
Model | A 90 | 541 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |