2000 BMW 318 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jensen 541 (153 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318. 2000 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1957 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1957 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 318 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 318 | 541 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |