1990 Jensen Interceptor vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Jensen Interceptor. (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1990 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 171 kg more than 1990 Jensen Interceptor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jensen Interceptor | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Jensen | Buick |
| Model | Interceptor | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3009 mm |
