1973 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1973 Volvo 1800
To start off, both 1973 Jensen Interceptor and 1973 Volvo 1800 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Jensen Interceptor (280 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 1800. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 560 kg more than 1973 Volvo 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 1800. (154 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Jensen Interceptor | 1973 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Jensen | Volvo |
| Model | Interceptor | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7211 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
