1989 Fiat 126 vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1989 Fiat 126 is newer by 29 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1989 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 849 kg more than 1989 Fiat 126. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat 126 | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | 126 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
