1963 Honda S500 vs. 1956 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1963 Honda S500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 3,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jensen Interceptor (129 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 769 kg more than 1963 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Jensen Interceptor (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Honda S500 | 1956 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | S500 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 531 cc | 3991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
