2009 BMW 730 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 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 730 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Jensen 541. (153 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jensen 541. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1957 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 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jensen 541. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jensen 541. 2009 BMW 730 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 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 730 | 541 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
