1972 Fiat X1-9 vs. 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, both 1972 Fiat X1-9 and 1972 Jensen 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (74 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat X1-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey weights approximately 280 kg more than 1972 Fiat X1-9. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat X1-9 | 1972 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | X1-9 | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
