2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2000 Jensen SV-8
To start off, both 2000 Caterham 7 and 2000 Jensen SV-8 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 860 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. 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, 2000 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2000 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 2000 Jensen SV-8 | |
Make | Caterham | Jensen |
Model | 7 | SV-8 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |