2006 BMW 120 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 49 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 365 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, 2006 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jensen 541. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 120 | 541 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1470 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 | 68 L |