1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 278 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Jensen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Jensen-Healey | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
