1976 GMC Jimmy vs. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, both 1976 GMC Jimmy and 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 GMC Jimmy. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 1976 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 640 kg more than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey.
Because 1976 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Jimmy (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. 1976 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey has manual transmission. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 GMC Jimmy | 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | GMC | Jensen |
| Model | Jimmy | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2340 mm |
