1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 2001 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2001 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP) has 268 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. 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, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 2001 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | 1200 | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 321 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 439 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 | 925 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
