1973 Fiat 126 vs. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey weights approximately 580 kg more than 1973 Fiat 126. 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, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 126 | 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | 126 | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 50 L |
