1971 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1967 Seat 600
To start off, 1971 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Seat 600 would be higher. 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 276 more horse power than 1967 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1967 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 1239 kg more than 1967 Seat 600. 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 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Seat 600. (48 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jensen Interceptor | 1967 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Jensen | Seat |
| Model | Interceptor | 600 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2010 mm |
