1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 18 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. In terms of performance, 1960 Jensen 541 (129 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 529 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. 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, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 131 | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Fiat | Jensen |
Model | 131 | 541 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 95 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |