2009 BMW 120 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 52 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, 2009 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1957 Jensen 541 has manual transmission. 1957 Jensen 541 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 120 | 541 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |