1993 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1993 Jensen Interceptor

To start off, both 1993 Daihatsu Charade and 1993 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 899 kg more than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1993 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Charade. (85 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Charade.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Daihatsu Charade 1993 Jensen Interceptor
Make Daihatsu Jensen
Model Charade Interceptor
Year Released 1993 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 992 cc 5898 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 45 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 85 Nm 418 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 823 kg 1722 kg
Vehicle Length 3620 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2680 mm