2008 BMW 630 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 2008 BMW 630 is newer by 51 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, 2008 BMW 630 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 630 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 630 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 630 | 541 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |