1998 Jensen SV-8 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jensen SV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jensen SV-8 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 132 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 384 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jensen SV-8 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Jensen | Lotus |
| Model | SV-8 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
