2009 BMW 650 vs. 1959 Jensen 541
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 50 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (361 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1959 Jensen 541. (129 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1959 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, 2009 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jensen 541. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jensen 541.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1959 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 650 | 541 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
