1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (200 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jensen 541. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
| Model | Corvette | 541 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 68 L |
