1990 BMW M3 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | M3 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |
