1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1975 Renault 5
To start off, 1975 Renault 5 is newer by 8 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1975 Renault 5. (91 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1975 Renault 5. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 5. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1975 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | 240 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |
