2006 BMW 525 vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 34 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 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 525 | Healey |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1971 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
