1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1954 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto 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, 1954 Jensen Interceptor (130 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 405 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Jensen Interceptor (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1954 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 1954 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Concerto | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2860 mm |
