1958 BMW 502 vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, both 1958 BMW 502 and 1958 Jensen 541 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1958 BMW 502. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1958 BMW 502. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 502 | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 502 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
