1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1961 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 305 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, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 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 | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
| Model | 90 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
| 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 | 1475 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 | 72 L |
