1998 Jensen SV-8 vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 14 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1998 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 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 20 kg more than 2012 Ascari A10.
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, 2012 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jensen SV-8. (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari A10 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 | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Jensen | Ascari |
Model | SV-8 | A10 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 346 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 | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2636 mm |