1987 Chevrolet Celebrity vs. 1988 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1988 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 360 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity | 1988 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
| Model | Celebrity | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
