1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey weights approximately 320 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
Make | Allard | Jensen |
Model | Palm Beach | Jensen-Healey |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |