1998 Jensen CV-8 vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jensen CV-8 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1998 Jensen CV-8. (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1998 Jensen CV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1239 kg more than 1998 Jensen CV-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Jensen CV-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jensen CV-8. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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 | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Jensen | Land Rover |
| Model | CV-8 | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2745 mm |
