1987 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1987 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1987 Daihatsu Charmant and 1987 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 870 kg more than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Charmant | 1987 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Jensen |
| Model | Charmant | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
