1990 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 726 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1967 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1967 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Civic | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
