1981 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 135 kg more than 1963 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. 1981 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1963 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1963 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Chevrolet Impala | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
Model | Impala | 541 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |