1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1953 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 406 kg more than 1953 Jensen 541. 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.
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1988 Jaguar XJS | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Jaguar | Jensen |
Model | XJS | 541 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |