1998 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1998 Jensen SV-8 and 1998 Porsche 911 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 SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1998 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jensen SV-8. (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jensen SV-8 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jensen | Porsche |
| Model | SV-8 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
