2009 Honda Civic vs. 1966 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 43 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. In terms of performance, 1966 Jensen Interceptor (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 583 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Jensen Interceptor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Jensen Interceptor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 457 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1966 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 1966 Jensen Interceptor has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic 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.
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2009 Honda Civic | 1966 Jensen Interceptor | |
Make | Honda | Jensen |
Model | Civic | Interceptor |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 6276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 587 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |