1955 Fiat 600 vs. 2005 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2005 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 2005 Jensen SV-8 (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 600 | 2005 Jensen SV-8 | |
Make | Fiat | Jensen |
Model | 600 | SV-8 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |