2004 Chrysler 300 vs. 2004 Jensen SV-8
To start off, both 2004 Chrysler 300 and 2004 Jensen SV-8 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2004 Jensen SV-8.
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, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler 300. (332 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler 300. 2004 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2004 Jensen SV-8 has manual transmission. 2004 Jensen SV-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler 300 | 2004 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jensen |
| Model | 300 | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |
