1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 35 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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | 240 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2430 mm |
