2002 Jensen SV-8 vs. 2002 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2002 Jensen SV-8 and 2002 Renault Kangoo 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 224 more horse power than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Kangoo.
Because 2002 Renault Kangoo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Jensen SV-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Renault Kangoo 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, 2002 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jensen SV-8 | 2002 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Jensen | Renault |
| Model | SV-8 | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
