1999 BMW 740 vs. 1999 Jensen SV-8
To start off, both 1999 BMW 740 and 1999 Jensen SV-8 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 740. (419 Nm). This means 1999 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1999 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 740 | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
