1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1985 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1985 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 830 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1985 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Citroen | Jensen |
| Model | Visa | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
