1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 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 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1953 Jensen Interceptor. (129 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 119 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Jensen Interceptor. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Jensen Interceptor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1953 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
| Model | Corvette | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
