2004 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. 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 242 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina. 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, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jensen SV-8 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Jensen | Toyota |
Model | SV-8 | Carina |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |