1955 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1955 Jensen Interceptor. (129 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1955 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 805 kg more than 1955 Jensen Interceptor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Jensen Interceptor. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Jensen Interceptor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Jensen Interceptor | 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Jensen | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Interceptor | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3070 mm |
