2000 Honda S-MX vs. 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey
To start off, 2000 Honda S-MX is newer by 24 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. Both 2000 Honda S-MX and 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey are equipped with a 1,973 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda S-MX weights approximately 170 kg more than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey.
Because 2000 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda S-MX | 1976 Jensen Jensen-Healey | |
| Make | Honda | Jensen |
| Model | S-MX | Jensen-Healey |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
