1963 Jensen 541 vs. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 42 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 475 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jensen 541 | 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Jensen | Porsche |
| Model | 541 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 92 L |
