1953 Jensen Interceptor vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Jensen Interceptor. (129 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 210 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Jensen Interceptor (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Jensen Interceptor | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Jensen | Kia |
| Model | Interceptor | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
