2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1966 Jensen Interceptor

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jensen Interceptor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jensen Interceptor would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 96 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.

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, 1966 Jensen Interceptor (587 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 1966 Jensen Interceptor has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Jensen Interceptor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Lumina 1966 Jensen Interceptor
Make Chevrolet Jensen
Model Lumina Interceptor
Year Released 2008 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5667 cc 6276 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 279 HP
Torque 470 Nm 587 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 229 km/hour 214 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1654 kg 1750 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 72 L


 

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