1963 Jensen 541 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1963 Jensen 541 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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 Jensen 541 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Jensen | Porsche |
Model | 541 | 356 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |