1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1972 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jensen |
Model | V8 Vantage | Healey |
Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 50 L |