1998 Jensen CV-8 vs. 1998 TVR Cerbera
To start off, both 1998 Jensen CV-8 and 1998 TVR Cerbera 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 CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Cerbera (347 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Jensen CV-8. (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1998 Jensen CV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1998 TVR Cerbera.
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 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jensen CV-8. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jensen CV-8.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jensen CV-8 | 1998 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Jensen | TVR |
Model | CV-8 | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 347 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |