1969 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, both 1969 Jensen Interceptor and 1969 Opel Olympia 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 221 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 970 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia. 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 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Jensen Interceptor | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Jensen | Opel |
Model | Interceptor | Olympia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |