2004 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 2004 Jensen SV-8 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2004 Jensen SV-8.
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 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jensen SV-8 | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Jensen | Jensen |
| Model | SV-8 | 541 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
