2008 Alpina B5 vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1956 Jensen 541. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B5 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1956 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, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jensen 541. (265 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jensen 541. 2008 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1956 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1956 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Alpina | Jensen |
| Model | B5 | 541 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
