2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 45 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 109 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, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1960 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1960 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Lumina | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
Model | Lumina | 541 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1494 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |