1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
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, 1988 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Commodore | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Holden | Jensen |
| Model | Commodore | 541 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1380 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
