1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jensen 541 (153 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
Model | Alfa 6 | 541 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |