1979 Buick Regal vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Jensen 541.
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, 1959 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1959 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1959 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Buick | Jensen |
Model | Regal | 541 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 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 |