1963 Jensen 541 vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1995 Nissan Presea is newer by 32 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, 1995 Nissan Presea (143 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1995 Nissan Presea.
Because 1963 Jensen 541 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Jensen 541. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Presea. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jensen 541 | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Jensen | Nissan |
| Model | 541 | Presea |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
