1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 1966 BMW 1600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. 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, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 BMW 1600 | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 1600 | 541 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |