1995 Acura NSX vs. 2004 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2004 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2004 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2004 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Acura | Jensen |
| Model | NSX | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
