2003 BMW 545 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 2003 BMW 545 is newer by 46 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 545 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1957 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, 2003 BMW 545 (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jensen 541. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jensen 541. 2003 BMW 545 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. 2003 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 545 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 545 | 541 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 111.1 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |