1995 Honda NSX vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
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, 1958 Jensen 541 (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda NSX | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Honda | Jensen |
Model | NSX | 541 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |