1989 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1953 Jensen 541
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ is newer by 36 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1953 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ weights approximately 36 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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1989 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1953 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
Model | SZ | 541 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |