2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1999 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2000 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jensen SV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jensen SV-8 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 56 more horse power than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1999 Jensen SV-8.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Infiniti Q45. 2000 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1999 Jensen SV-8 has manual transmission. 1999 Jensen SV-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti Q45 | 1999 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jensen |
| Model | Q45 | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
