1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1957 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jensen Interceptor (129 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 395 kg more than 1957 Jensen Interceptor.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jensen Interceptor. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jensen Interceptor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1957 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jensen |
| Model | Seville | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
