1974 Autobianchi A 112 vs. 1974 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1974 Autobianchi A 112 and 1974 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1974 Autobianchi A 112. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1974 Autobianchi A 112. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1974 Autobianchi A 112. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Autobianchi A 112. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Autobianchi A 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Autobianchi A 112 | 1974 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Jensen |
| Model | A 112 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 902 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3240 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 72 L |
