2000 Honda Insight vs. 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey weights approximately 320 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight, 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. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey has manual transmission. 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Insight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 1975 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | Insight | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
