1999 Holden Berlina vs. 2004 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2004 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 270 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 2004 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Holden | Jensen |
| Model | Berlina | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
