2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jensen CV-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jensen CV-8 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1998 Jensen CV-8. (325 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Jensen CV-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jensen CV-8. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jensen CV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
| Model | Corvette | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
