1996 BMW 528 vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 38 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, 1996 BMW 528 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 120 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528. 1996 BMW 528 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. 1996 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 528 | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 528 | 541 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 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 | 1595 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |