2006 BMW 550 vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jensen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jensen SP would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 550.
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, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 550. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 1971 Jensen SP | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 550 | SP |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
