1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1961 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1961 Jensen 541.
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, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 GAZ 3110. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | GAZ | Jensen |
| Model | 3110 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2670 mm |
