1963 Jensen 541 vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 37 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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 360 kg more than 1963 Jensen 541. 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) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Jensen 541 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Jensen | Nissan |
Model | 541 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
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 | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |