1997 BMW 850 vs. 1954 Jensen 541
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1954 Jensen 541. (112 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1954 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1954 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. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1954 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1954 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1954 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 850 | 541 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |