1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1985 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1985 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 116 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 559 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1985 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
| Model | Spider | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1960 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |
