1963 Jensen 541 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 50 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jensen 541 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Jensen | Chevrolet |
| Model | 541 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
