1995 BMW Z3 vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1995 BMW Z3 is newer by 23 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Jensen Healey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Z3 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Z3 weights approximately 210 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, 1995 BMW Z3 (179 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Z3 | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | Z3 | Healey |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |
