2005 Jensen SV-8 vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2005 Jensen SV-8 and 2005 Seat Cordoba 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 193 more horse power than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 62 kg more than 2005 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Jensen SV-8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Jensen SV-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Cordoba. (321 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jensen SV-8 | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Jensen | Seat |
| Model | SV-8 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
