1963 Jensen 541 vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1971 Renault 15 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jensen 541 would be higher. 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 40 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1971 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jensen 541 | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Jensen | Renault |
| Model | 541 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |
