1992 BMW 538 vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 1992 BMW 538 is newer by 31 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, 1992 BMW 538 (341 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1961 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 538 should accelerate faster than 1961 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 538 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1961 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, 1992 BMW 538 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 538 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 538 | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 538 | 541 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |