1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2000 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2000 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 2000 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | 130 | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
