1971 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1971 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1971 Cadillac DeVille and 1971 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen Interceptor (300 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 311 kg more than 1971 Jensen Interceptor.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac DeVille | 1971 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
| Model | DeVille | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2670 mm |
