1998 BMW 318 vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 37 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, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1961 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jensen 541 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1998 BMW 318.
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, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 318 | 541 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |