1980 Buick Estate vs. 1990 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1990 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 Jensen Interceptor.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1990 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Buick | Jensen |
| Model | Estate | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
