1991 Jensen Interceptor vs. 1991 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1991 Jensen Interceptor and 1991 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1991 Opel Astra. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1991 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 625 kg more than 1991 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Opel Astra. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jensen Interceptor | 1991 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Jensen | Opel |
| Model | Interceptor | Astra |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
