2006 BMW M3 vs. 2001 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jensen SV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jensen SV-8 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2001 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | M3 | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
