2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1955 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 49 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, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1955 Jensen Interceptor. (129 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1955 Jensen Interceptor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 187 kg more than 1955 Jensen Interceptor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Jensen Interceptor. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Jensen Interceptor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Park Avenue | 1955 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Buick | Jensen |
| Model | Park Avenue | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
