1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1998 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1998 Jensen CV-8 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jensen CV-8 (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1998 Jensen CV-8 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1998 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
| Model | GTV | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
