1963 Jensen 541 vs. 1975 Seat 131
To start off, 1975 Seat 131 is newer by 12 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 76 more horse power than 1975 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1975 Seat 131. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 131. (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Jensen 541 | 1975 Seat 131 | |
Make | Jensen | Seat |
Model | 541 | 131 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |