1996 Honda Civic vs. 1965 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jensen CV-8 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Jensen CV-8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 1965 Jensen CV-8 has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Jensen CV-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1965 Jensen CV-8 | |
Make | Honda | Jensen |
Model | Civic | CV-8 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 6286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |