1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1954 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1954 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Jensen Interceptor (130 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 365 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Jensen Interceptor (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1954 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1954 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | 1400 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
