1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 32 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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 954 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Caterham | Jensen |
Model | Super 7 | 541 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 177 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 | 540 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |