1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1961 Jensen 541

To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1961 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1961 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.

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, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (319 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Jensen 541.

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