2000 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 755 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1990 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Civic | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
