1986 Fiat Croma vs. 1986 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1986 Fiat Croma and 1986 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Croma. (154 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 542 kg more than 1986 Fiat Croma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Croma. (235 Nm @ 2350 RPM). This means 1986 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Croma | 1986 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | Croma | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2350 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
