1972 Jensen Healey vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1994 TVR Cerbera is newer by 22 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Cerbera (240 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster 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, 1994 TVR Cerbera (366 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jensen Healey | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Jensen | TVR |
| Model | Healey | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
