1971 Jensen SP vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior
To start off, 2005 Toyota Celsior is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jensen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jensen SP 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 108 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Celsior. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Celsior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 47 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Celsior. (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Celsior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jensen SP | 2005 Toyota Celsior | |
| Make | Jensen | Toyota |
| Model | SP | Celsior |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
