1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 555 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jensen |
Model | Corvette | Healey |
Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 261 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 | 1520 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |