2001 Jensen SV-8 vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, both 2001 Jensen SV-8 and 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. (238 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 250 kg more than 2001 Jensen SV-8.
Because 2001 Jensen SV-8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Jensen SV-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante. 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante has automatic transmission and 2001 Jensen SV-8 has manual transmission. 2001 Jensen SV-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jensen SV-8 | 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Jensen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | SV-8 | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
