1968 Fiat Dino vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 1968 Fiat Dino is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1961 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1961 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1968 Fiat Dino.
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, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat Dino | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Fiat | Jensen |
Model | Dino | 541 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 72 L |