2004 Honda S2000 vs. 1998 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2004 Honda S2000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jensen SV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jensen SV-8 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Honda S2000. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2004 Honda S2000. 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, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda S2000. (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda S2000 | 1998 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | S2000 | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2147 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
