1995 BMW CLS vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541.
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, 1963 Jensen 541 (310 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW CLS | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | CLS | 541 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
