2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2002 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jensen SV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jensen SV-8 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2002 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2002 Jensen SV-8. 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, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jensen SV-8. (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 2002 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jensen |
| Model | DB7 | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
