1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1969 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1969 Aston Martin DB6 and 1969 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Jensen Interceptor. (279 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 284 kg more than 1969 Aston Martin DB6.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Jensen Interceptor (588 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1969 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jensen |
| Model | DB6 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |
