1983 Buick Electra vs. 1974 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Jensen Jensen-Healey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Jensen Jensen-Healey would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1974 Jensen Jensen-Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 530 kg more than 1974 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. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1974 Jensen Jensen-Healey has manual transmission. 1974 Jensen Jensen-Healey will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1974 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | Buick | Jensen |
| Model | Electra | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
