1977 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Monza is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Monza.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Monza | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
Model | Monza | 541 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |