2002 Jensen SV-8 vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2002 Jensen SV-8 and 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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, 2002 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (234 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jensen SV-8 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Jensen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | SV-8 | SLK |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |