2009 BMW 125 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 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 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 125 | 541 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |