1987 Fiat 126 vs. 1998 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 1998 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1987 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1987 Fiat 126. 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 SV-8 (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat 126 | 1998 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | 126 | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
