1987 Buick Regal vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jensen 541 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
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, 1963 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Buick | Jensen |
| Model | Regal | 541 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
