1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 28 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, both vehicles can yield 153 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 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 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
| Model | 90 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 68 L |
