1958 BMW 501 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1958 BMW 501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 501 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 501 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
