1951 GAZ M-20 vs. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1951 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 1951 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey.
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, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 GAZ M-20 | 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | GAZ | Jensen |
| Model | M-20 | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
