1999 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1975 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1999 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1975 Jensen Interceptor. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1975 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 210 kg more than 1999 Infiniti Q45.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Jensen Interceptor (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Infiniti Q45 | 1975 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Infiniti | Jensen |
| Model | Q45 | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 109.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
