1987 Honda Legend vs. 1990 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1990 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Legend would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1987 Honda Legend. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 300 kg more than 1987 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Legend. (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 1990 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Legend | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
