1998 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1957 Jensen 541. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Jensen 541 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Jensen 541. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 166. (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
Model | 166 | 541 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |