1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1972 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 128 and 1972 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 930 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 1972 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | 128 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1115 cc | 6275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
