2004 Jensen SV-8 vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, both 2004 Jensen SV-8 and 2004 Vauxhall Monaro were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (329 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2004 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 355 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jensen SV-8. (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jensen SV-8 | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Jensen | Vauxhall |
Model | SV-8 | Monaro |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 329 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |