1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1955 Jensen 541
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1955 Jensen 541. (111 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1955 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 600 kg more than 1955 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1955 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jensen |
Model | V8 Vantage | 541 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 68 L |