1960 Jaguar 3.8 vs. 1989 TVR Speed Eight
To start off, 1989 TVR Speed Eight is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR Speed Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR Speed Eight should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar 3.8 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1989 TVR Speed Eight.
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, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 TVR Speed Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar 3.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar 3.8 | 1989 TVR Speed Eight | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | 3.8 | Speed Eight |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
