1998 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown 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 131 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 280 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jensen SV-8 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Jensen | Toyota |
| Model | SV-8 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
