1979 Fiat 126 vs. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, 1979 Fiat 126 is newer by 3 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 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 116 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey weights approximately 575 kg more than 1979 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 126 | 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | 126 | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
