1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1954 Jensen 541
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 11 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. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1954 Jensen 541. (112 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1954 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Jensen 541 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1954 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
| Model | 2600 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
