2006 BMW 525 vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1956 Jensen 541. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1956 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, 1956 Jensen 541 (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 525 | 541 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3993 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 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 |