1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1955 Jensen 541
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1955 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1955 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jensen 541 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1955 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Abarth | Jensen |
Model | Lancia 037 | 541 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |