1950 BMW 340 vs. 1964 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1964 Jensen CV-8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 BMW 340 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1950 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1950 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 344 kg more than 1950 BMW 340. 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.
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1950 BMW 340 | 1964 Jensen CV-8 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 340 | CV-8 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |