1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 19 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
Model | Corvette | 541 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6491 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |