2008 BMW 320 vs. 1999 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jensen SV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jensen SV-8 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1999 Jensen SV-8.
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, 1999 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1999 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 320 | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
