1985 BMW 324 vs. 1985 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1985 BMW 324 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 157 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 460 kg more than 1985 BMW 324. 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 1985 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 324 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
