1971 Jensen SP vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1971 Jensen SP is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 617 kg more than 1971 Jensen SP.
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, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jensen SP | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SP | 500 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 111 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 120 L |
