2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 39 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), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 271 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1110 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jensen 541. 2002 Bentley Arnage 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. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Bentley | Jensen |
Model | Arnage | 541 |
Year Released | 2002 | 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 | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |