1988 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1988 Mini MK V
To start off, both 1988 Jensen Interceptor and 1988 Mini MK V 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 201 more horse power than 1988 Mini MK V. (41 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1988 Mini MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1988 Mini MK V. 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mini MK V. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mini MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jensen Interceptor | 1988 Mini MK V | |
| Make | Jensen | Mini |
| Model | Interceptor | MK V |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2040 mm |
