1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2001 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2001 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 785 kg more than 2001 Jensen SV-8.
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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jensen SV-8. (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jensen SV-8. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 2001 Jensen SV-8 has manual transmission. 2001 Jensen SV-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac DeVille | 2001 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
| Model | DeVille | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
