2005 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, 2005 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey would be higher. 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 181 more horse power than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. 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, 2005 Jensen SV-8 (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jensen SV-8 | 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | Jensen | Jensen |
| Model | SV-8 | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
