1999 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1999 Volvo V70
To start off, both 1999 Jensen SV-8 and 1999 Volvo V70 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 85 more horse power than 1999 Volvo V70. (236 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volvo V70 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1999 Jensen SV-8.
Because 1999 Jensen SV-8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Jensen SV-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volvo V70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volvo V70. (330 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jensen SV-8 | 1999 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Jensen | Volvo |
| Model | SV-8 | V70 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
