1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1949 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1949 Fiat 1500 and 1949 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jensen Interceptor (130 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 299 kg more than 1949 Fiat 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Fiat 1500 | 1949 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | 1500 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 59 L |
