1963 Jensen 541 vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1972 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 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 30 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1972 Toyota Carina. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Carina. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Jensen 541 | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Jensen | Toyota |
Model | 541 | Carina |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |