2007 BMW 525 vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 35 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 535 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, 2007 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1972 Jensen Healey has manual transmission. 1972 Jensen Healey will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 525 | Healey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
