1960 BMW 700 vs. 1999 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 1999 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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, 1999 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 1999 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 700 | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |
