1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 17 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, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541.
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) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | Coupe | 541 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 311 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |