1977 BMW 530 vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 16 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, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1961 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1961 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1977 BMW 530.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 530. (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 530 | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 530 | 541 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |