1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1974 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1974 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Buick | Jensen |
| Model | Park Avenue | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
