2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 400 kg more than 1959 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jensen |
| Model | Vanquish | 541 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
