1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1962 Jensen 541
To start off, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1962 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1962 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jensen |
| Model | DB5 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |
