1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2005 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2005 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 178 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2005 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
| Model | 2600 | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
