1964 Jensen CV-8 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jensen CV-8 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 115 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 274 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. 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, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1964 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jensen CV-8 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Jensen | BMW |
| Model | CV-8 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
