1999 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 1999 Jensen SV-8 and 1999 Lamborghini Diablo were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1999 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1999 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 230 kg more than 1999 Jensen SV-8. 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 Lamborghini Diablo (630 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jensen SV-8. (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Jensen SV-8 | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Jensen | Lamborghini |
Model | SV-8 | Diablo |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |