1985 AC Cobra vs. 2001 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2001 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra. 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, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2001 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | AC | Jensen |
| Model | Cobra | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
