1995 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 494 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Italdesign Nazca | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Italdesign | Jensen |
Model | Nazca | 541 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |