2005 Jensen SV-8 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2005 Jensen SV-8 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,506 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2005 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 791 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (801 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jensen SV-8. (440 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jensen SV-8 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Jensen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SV-8 | S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 801 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3210 mm |
