1998 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1998 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 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 246 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1998 Jensen SV-8.
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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jensen SV-8 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Jensen | Peugeot |
| Model | SV-8 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
