2005 GMC Jimmy vs. 2005 Jensen SV-8
To start off, both 2005 GMC Jimmy and 2005 Jensen SV-8 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2005 GMC Jimmy. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 450 kg more than 2005 Jensen SV-8.
Because 2005 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jensen SV-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Jensen SV-8 (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Jimmy. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Jimmy | 2005 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | GMC | Jensen |
| Model | Jimmy | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
