1999 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. 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 292 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1958 Toyota Corona. 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, 1999 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Jensen SV-8 | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Jensen | Toyota |
Model | SV-8 | Corona |
Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |