1971 Honda 1300 vs. 1971 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1971 Honda 1300 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 219 more horse power than 1971 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 919 kg more than 1971 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Jensen Interceptor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Jensen Interceptor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda 1300 | 1971 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | 1300 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 6286 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 90 L |
