1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1957 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, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jensen 541. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jensen |
Model | DB6 | 541 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |