1992 BMW 740 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 35 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, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1957 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 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jensen 541. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 740 | 541 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |