1993 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1956 Jensen 541. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1956 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jensen 541 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1993 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jensen 541. (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Italdesign Nazca | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Italdesign | Jensen |
| Model | Nazca | 541 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
