1958 Jensen 541 vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen 541 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
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, 1958 Jensen 541 (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1958 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1958 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jensen 541 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Jensen | BMW |
| Model | 541 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
