1995 Acura NSX vs. 1962 Jensen 541
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 22 kg more than 1962 Jensen 541. 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1962 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Acura | Jensen |
| Model | NSX | 541 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 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 | 1497 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
