2001 Cadillac XLR vs. 2000 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2001 Cadillac XLR is newer by 1 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 5 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac XLR. (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 354 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac XLR. (401 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac XLR. 2001 Cadillac XLR 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. 2001 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac XLR | 2000 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
| Model | XLR | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
