2003 BMW 325 vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 2003 BMW 325 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jensen 541 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2003 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 325 | 541 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
