1998 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. 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 232 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Jensen SV-8 (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1998 Jensen SV-8 has manual transmission. 1998 Jensen SV-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jensen SV-8 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jensen | Toyota |
| Model | SV-8 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
