1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 2000 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2000 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJS 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 104 more horse power than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1989 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 330 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJS | 2000 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jensen |
| Model | XJS | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
