1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1970 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1970 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 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) has 141 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1970 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Jaguar | Triumph |
| Model | 240 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2110 mm |
