2006 BMW 530 vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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, 1956 Jensen 541 (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 310 kg more 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jensen 541. (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jensen 541. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1956 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1956 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 530 | 541 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3993 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1630 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |