1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1959 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
Model | 75 | 541 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 72 L |