1972 BMW 520 vs. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jensen 4-Litre would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jensen 4-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jensen 4-Litre (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jensen 4-Litre should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre weights approximately 390 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. 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:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 1949 Jensen 4-Litre | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 520 | 4-Litre |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
