1963 Jensen 541 vs. 1999 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1999 TVR Chimaera is newer by 36 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 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1999 TVR Chimaera.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 TVR Chimaera. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jensen 541 | 1999 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Jensen | TVR |
| Model | 541 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |
