1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1971 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1971 Fiat 130 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 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen Interceptor (300 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 289 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Jensen Interceptor (556 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Jensen Interceptor has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Jensen Interceptor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1971 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | 130 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
