2006 Honda Insight vs. 1988 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1988 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 1988 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Insight | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
