1986 BMW M5 vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 is newer by 28 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, 1986 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M5 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1958 Jensen 541. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Jensen 541 (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M5. (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M5. 1986 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 1958 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1958 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M5 | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | M5 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 72 L |
