1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1972 Jensen Healey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Jensen Healey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jensen Healey (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jensen Healey should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 5 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Jensen Healey (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Jensen Healey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jensen |
Model | Junior | Healey |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |