2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 1965 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 2006 Cadillac SRX is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jensen CV-8 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 295 kg more than 1965 Jensen CV-8.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1965 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac SRX. (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 1965 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
| Model | SRX | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
