1979 Fiat 126 vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 1979 Fiat 126 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1979 Fiat 126. 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, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 126 | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Fiat | Jensen |
Model | 126 | 541 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |