1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2001 Rover 75
To start off, 2001 Rover 75 is newer by 34 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 90 more horse power than 2001 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Rover 75. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2001 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rover |
| Model | 240 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
