1993 Honda Accord vs. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, 1993 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 205 kg more than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey.
Because 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Accord | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
