1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 311. 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 (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Wartburg |
| Model | 240 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2482 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |
