1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1994 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1994 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1994 Jensen Interceptor. (242 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1994 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 180 kg more than 1994 Jensen Interceptor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Jensen Interceptor. (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Jensen Interceptor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1994 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Buick | Jensen |
| Model | Riviera | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
