1971 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 Jensen Interceptor. (300 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1971 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 214 kg more than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. 1971 Jensen Interceptor has automatic transmission and 1996 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton 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 Jensen Interceptor | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Jensen | Vauxhall |
| Model | Interceptor | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
