1972 Avanti Avanti vs. 1972 Jensen Healey

To start off, both 1972 Avanti Avanti and 1972 Jensen Healey were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Avanti Avanti (229 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 535 kg more than 1972 Jensen Healey. 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. 1972 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1972 Jensen Healey has manual transmission. 1972 Jensen Healey will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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