1972 Jensen Healey vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, 2001 Spyker C8 is newer by 29 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Spyker C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Spyker C8 weights approximately 185 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, 2001 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jensen Healey | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | Jensen | Spyker |
| Model | Healey | C8 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
