2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2000 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jensen SV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jensen SV-8 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2000 Jensen SV-8. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2000 Jensen SV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 650 kg more than 2000 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, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jensen SV-8. (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jensen SV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2000 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jensen |
| Model | Vanquish | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
