1970 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, both 1970 Jensen Interceptor and 1970 Volkswagen K 70 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 700 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Jensen Interceptor | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Jensen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Interceptor | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |
