2000 Jensen SV-8 vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, both 2000 Jensen SV-8 and 2000 Morgan 4 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 209 more horse power than 2000 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 Morgan 4. 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jensen SV-8 | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Jensen | Morgan |
| Model | SV-8 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
