2006 BMW 118 vs. 1961 Jensen 541
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 361 kg more than 1961 Jensen 541.
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, 1961 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1961 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118. 2006 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1961 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1961 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 1961 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 118 | 541 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |