1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 975 kg more than 1963 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jensen 541. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1963 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1963 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Bentley | Jensen |
Model | Continental | 541 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 2450 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |