1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jensen 541 (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jensen 541 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. 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, 1956 Jensen 541 (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Jensen |
Model | Charmant | 541 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1165 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2670 mm |