1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 17 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (238 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
| Model | Camaro | Healey |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
