1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 2005 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2005 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Cabriolet 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 259 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 2005 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | Cabriolet | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
