1969 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, both 1969 Jensen Interceptor and 1969 Sunbeam Alpine 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 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 740 kg more than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. 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 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jensen Interceptor | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Jensen | Sunbeam |
| Model | Interceptor | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 27 L |
