2000 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1992 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2000 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2000 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2000 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 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, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jensen SV-8. (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1992 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jensen SV-8 | 1992 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Jensen | Lamborghini |
| Model | SV-8 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
