1972 Jensen Healey vs. 1992 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jensen Healey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jensen Healey would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 330 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jensen Healey | 1992 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Jensen | Venturi |
| Model | Healey | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
