2009 BMW 320 vs. 1960 Jensen 541
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jensen 541.
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, 1960 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1960 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1960 Jensen 541 | |
Make | BMW | Jensen |
Model | 320 | 541 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |