1987 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1987 Renault 9
To start off, both 1987 Jensen Interceptor and 1987 Renault 9 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 195 more horse power than 1987 Renault 9. (47 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 900 kg more than 1987 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Jensen Interceptor | 1987 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Jensen | Renault |
| Model | Interceptor | 9 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2490 mm |
