1987 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1987 Nissan Silvia
To start off, both 1987 Jensen Interceptor and 1987 Nissan Silvia 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 109 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 520 kg more than 1987 Nissan Silvia. 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Jensen Interceptor | 1987 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Jensen | Nissan |
| Model | Interceptor | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
