1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1984 Toyota Soarer is newer by 17 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 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1984 Toyota Soarer. 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Soarer. 1984 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1967 Jaguar 240 has manual transmission. 1967 Jaguar 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Jaguar 240 | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | 240 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2482 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |