1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 36 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 506 kg more than 1960 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, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jensen 541. 1996 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1960 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1960 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin Virage | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jensen |
| Model | Virage | 541 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
