1971 Honda Life vs. 1972 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1972 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jensen Interceptor (284 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (34 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 1328 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Jensen Interceptor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda Life, 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, 1972 Jensen Interceptor (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1972 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 1972 Jensen Interceptor has automatic transmission and 1971 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1971 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jensen Interceptor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1972 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Life | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2670 mm |
