2005 BMW 730 vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1958 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jensen 541. (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jensen 541. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1958 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1958 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 730 | 541 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
