1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1954 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1989 Buick Skylark is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1954 Jensen Interceptor. (130 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1954 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 301 kg more than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Jensen Interceptor (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 1954 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Buick | Jensen |
| Model | Skylark | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
