1967 Innocenti A 40 vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1967 Innocenti A 40 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jensen 541 (111 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jensen 541 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1967 Innocenti A 40. 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:
| 1967 Innocenti A 40 | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Jensen |
| Model | A 40 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
