2007 BMW 525 vs. 1958 Jensen 541
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1958 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Jensen 541 (311 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1958 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 525 | 541 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
