1988 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1988 Jensen Interceptor and 1988 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 27 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 532 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jensen Interceptor | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Jensen | Lotus |
| Model | Interceptor | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
