2000 Jensen SV-8 vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jensen SV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jensen SV-8 would be higher. 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 97 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 269 kg more than 2000 Jensen SV-8.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Jensen SV-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester. 2011 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2000 Jensen SV-8 has manual transmission. 2000 Jensen SV-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Jensen SV-8 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Jensen | Subaru |
Model | SV-8 | Forester |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2616 mm |