2007 BMW 320 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 50 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, 1957 Jensen 541 (153 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1957 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1957 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 320 | 541 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |