2002 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2002 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 428 kg more than 2002 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jensen SV-8. (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jensen SV-8 | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Jensen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | SV-8 | 98 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3210 mm |
