1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 15 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1953 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 676 kg more than 1953 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. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1953 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1953 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Buick Riviera | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Buick | Jensen |
Model | Riviera | 541 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |