2001 BMW 730 vs. 1963 Jensen 541
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 730 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1963 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1963 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 730. 2001 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1963 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1963 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 730 | 1963 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 730 | 541 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |