1963 Jensen 541 vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 43 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, 1963 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1963 Jensen 541.
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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jensen 541 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Jensen | Nissan |
| Model | 541 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1397 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
