1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1954 Austin A 40 and 1954 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 89 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 469 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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1954 Austin A 40 | 1954 Jensen Interceptor | |
Make | Austin | Jensen |
Model | A 40 | Interceptor |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 111.1 mm |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |