1992 BMW 332 vs. 1998 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 1998 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 332 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 4 more horse power than 1992 BMW 332. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 332. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1998 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 332 | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
