1990 Honda NSX vs. 1954 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 36 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, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1954 Jensen Interceptor. (130 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1954 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Jensen Interceptor (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1954 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1954 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | NSX | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
