1999 Honda Life vs. 1998 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 1 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 274 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Jensen SV-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 1998 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Life | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
