1990 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2001 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1990 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Accord weights approximately 110 kg more than 2001 Jensen SV-8.
Because 2001 Jensen SV-8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Jensen SV-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Accord | 2001 Jensen SV-8 | |
Make | Honda | Jensen |
Model | Accord | SV-8 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |