1969 Austin Maxi vs. 1969 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1969 Austin Maxi 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 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1969 Austin Maxi. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 750 kg more than 1969 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Jensen Interceptor (588 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin Maxi. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Austin Maxi | 1969 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Austin | Jensen |
| Model | Maxi | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.3 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
