1994 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1959 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
Model | Camaro | 541 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3391 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |