1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1966 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1966 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jensen Interceptor (331 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 520 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Jensen Interceptor (677 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1966 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
| Model | Spider | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
