2007 Honda NSX vs. 1962 Jensen 541
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1962 Jensen 541. (130 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1962 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Honda NSX.
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, 1962 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 1962 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | NSX | 541 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
