1957 BMW 501 vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 1957 BMW 501 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Jensen 541. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1956 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 501 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Jensen 541 (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 501 | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 501 | 541 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |