1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1969 Jaguar 240 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1602. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1966 BMW 1602. 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, 1969 Jaguar 240 (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1602 | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 1602 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |
