1979 BMW 728 vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 1979 BMW 728 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1979 BMW 728.
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, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 728 | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 728 | 541 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.4:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |