1998 Fiat Coupe vs. 1998 Jensen SV-8
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Coupe and 1998 Jensen SV-8 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 192 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Coupe. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Jensen SV-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Coupe, 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, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Coupe | 1998 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | Coupe | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
