1964 Austin Princess vs. 1954 Jensen 541
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jensen 541 would be higher. Both 1964 Austin Princess and 1954 Jensen 541 are equipped with a 3,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1954 Jensen 541. (112 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1954 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 960 kg more than 1954 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1954 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Austin | Jensen |
Model | Princess | 541 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |