2003 Daihatsu Move vs. 2003 Jensen SV-8

To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu Move and 2003 Jensen SV-8 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Move. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Jensen SV-8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Jensen SV-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Move, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Move. (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Move.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Daihatsu Move 2003 Jensen SV-8
Make Daihatsu Jensen
Model Move SV-8
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 987 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 53 HP 321 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 89 Nm 439 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 815 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 3320 mm 4170 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2410 mm


 

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