1976 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 225 kg more than 1958 Jensen 541. 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, 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jensen 541. (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jensen 541. 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1958 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1958 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Jensen |
Model | Longchamp | 541 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |