1951 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 2002 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2002 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 100 kg more than 2002 Jensen SV-8.
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.
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1951 Alfa Romeo 6C | 2002 Jensen SV-8 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
Model | 6C | SV-8 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |