1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jensen Healey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jensen Healey would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Jensen Healey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jensen Healey (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jensen Healey should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat 131 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1972 Jensen Healey.
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, 1972 Jensen Healey (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Jensen Healey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | Fiat | Jensen |
| Model | 131 | Healey |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 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 | 1025 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
