1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jensen 541 (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jensen 541 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1956 Jensen 541 (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1956 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
Model | 90 | 541 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2391 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 68 L |