1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1954 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible 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 25 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 45 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1954 Jensen Interceptor | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Jensen |
Model | Sports Convertible | Interceptor |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |