1963 Jensen 541 vs. 1974 Lada Riva
To start off, 1974 Lada Riva is newer by 11 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) has 49 more horse power than 1974 Lada Riva. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada Riva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1974 Lada Riva. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada Riva. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada Riva.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Jensen 541 | 1974 Lada Riva | |
Make | Jensen | Lada |
Model | 541 | Riva |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1450 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |