2009 BMW 650 vs. 1972 Jensen Healey
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 37 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (361 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1972 Jensen Healey. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1972 Jensen Healey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 560 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, 2009 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jensen Healey. (176 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jensen Healey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1972 Jensen Healey | |
| Make | BMW | Jensen |
| Model | 650 | Healey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
