1999 Honda Prelude vs. 1955 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1999 Honda Prelude is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Prelude (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1955 Jensen Interceptor. (129 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1955 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 255 kg more than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Jensen Interceptor (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1955 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 1955 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Prelude | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
