1994 Honda Prelude vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 1994 Honda Prelude 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 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1994 Honda Prelude.
Because 1959 Jensen 541 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Jensen 541. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda Prelude | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Honda | Jensen |
Model | Prelude | 541 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |