1978 BMW B7 vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1961 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Jensen 541. (310 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | B7 | 541 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1475 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |