1965 Jensen CV-8 vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jensen CV-8 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 913 kg more than 1965 Jensen CV-8.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm). This means 1965 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jensen CV-8 | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Jensen | Nissan |
| Model | CV-8 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |
