2008 BMW Z4 vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jensen 541 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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, 1959 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | Z4 | 541 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
