1973 Fiat 126 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1973 Fiat 126 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jensen 541 (153 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1973 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 126 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | 126 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 68 L |
