2007 BMW 525 vs. 1949 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1949 Jensen Interceptor. (130 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 181 kg more than 1949 Jensen Interceptor. 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, 1949 Jensen Interceptor (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1949 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1949 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 525 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
