2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 43 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 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 6 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 541 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
