1978 Buick Regal vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 20 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1978 Buick Regal. 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, 1958 Jensen 541 (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Buick | Jensen |
| Model | Regal | 541 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
