1999 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1999 Lotus M250
To start off, both 1999 Jensen SV-8 and 1999 Lotus M250 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 74 more horse power than 1999 Lotus M250. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus M250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus M250. (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus M250.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Jensen SV-8 | 1999 Lotus M250 | |
Make | Jensen | Lotus |
Model | SV-8 | M250 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1180 mm |