1974 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado

To start off, both 1974 Jensen Interceptor and 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 365 kg more than 1974 Jensen Interceptor.

Let's talk about torque, 1974 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Jensen Interceptor 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
Make Jensen Oldsmobile
Model Interceptor Toronado
Year Released 1974 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6276 cc 7446 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 279 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 587 Nm 518 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 2115 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 5620 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 3110 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 91 L


 

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