1963 Jensen 541 vs. 2004 Peugeot 907
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 907 is newer by 41 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 5,892 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 907 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 907 (493 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 907 should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 907.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 907. (214 Nm). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 907.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jensen 541 | 2004 Peugeot 907 | |
| Make | Jensen | Peugeot |
| Model | 541 | 907 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
