1969 Buick GS vs. 2005 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2005 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Jensen SV-8 (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2005 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Buick | Jensen |
| Model | GS | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
