1971 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, both 1971 Jensen Interceptor and 1971 Rover 2000 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 457 kg more than 1971 Rover 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jensen Interceptor | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Jensen | Rover |
| Model | Interceptor | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
