1998 BMW 318 vs. 1962 Jensen 541
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Jensen 541 (130 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 BMW 318. 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, 1962 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1962 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1962 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1962 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 318 | 541 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 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 | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |