1973 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, both 1973 BMW 525 and 1973 Jensen Jensen-Healey were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1973 Jensen Jensen-Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1973 Jensen 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 525 | 1973 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 525 | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
