1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 11 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Alpine | Jensen |
| Model | A 110 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
