2009 Cadillac STS vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (300 HP) has 171 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 307 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (273 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS. 2009 Cadillac STS 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 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac STS | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
Model | STS | 541 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 273 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |