2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1959 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, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alpina B 10 | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Alpina | Jensen |
Model | B 10 | 541 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |