1972 Jensen Healey vs. 1998 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1998 Toyota Avensis is newer by 26 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jensen Healey (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Avensis. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jensen Healey should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 315 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, 1998 Toyota Avensis, 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, 1998 Toyota Avensis (204 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jensen Healey | 1998 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Jensen | Toyota |
| Model | Healey | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
