2006 BMW 750 vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 2006 BMW 750 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 750 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1959 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 750 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jensen 541. 2006 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1959 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1959 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 750 | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 750 | 541 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
