1972 Jensen Healey vs. 1972 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, both 1972 Jensen Healey and 1972 Volkswagen K 70 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 64 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen K 70. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jensen Healey should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Because 1972 Jensen Healey is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Jensen Healey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Volkswagen K 70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen K 70. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Jensen Healey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jensen Healey | 1972 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Jensen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Healey | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
