2009 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 10 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 183 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 385 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1999 Jensen SV-8 | |
Make | Honda | Jensen |
Model | Civic | SV-8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |