1958 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1958 Jensen Interceptor and 1958 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jensen Interceptor (129 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 535 kg more than 1958 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Jensen Interceptor (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jensen Interceptor | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Jensen | Wartburg |
| Model | Interceptor | 312 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
