2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jensen SV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jensen SV-8 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2000 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1150 kg more than 2000 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 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jensen SV-8. (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jensen SV-8. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 Jensen SV-8 has manual transmission. 2000 Jensen SV-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 2000 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Jensen |
| Model | Continental | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
