1967 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, both 1967 Jensen Interceptor and 1967 Reliant Rebel were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 1142 kg more than 1967 Reliant Rebel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jensen Interceptor | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Jensen | Reliant |
| Model | Interceptor | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 51 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |
