1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1974 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 14 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 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1974 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1974 Jensen Jensen-Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 140 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.
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1988 Bitter Type III | 1974 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
Make | Bitter | Jensen |
Model | Type III | Jensen-Healey |
Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |