1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1962 Jensen 541
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1962 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1962 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
| Model | GT | 541 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
