1971 Jensen Interceptor vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 41 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, 1971 Jensen Interceptor (300 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 525. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jensen Interceptor | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Jensen | BMW |
| Model | Interceptor | 525 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
