2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541.
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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 740 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jensen 541. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1963 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1963 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Bentley | Jensen |
Model | Brooklands | 541 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 530 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 1050 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 72 L |