1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2003 BMW 330
To start off, 2003 BMW 330 is newer by 36 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 19 more horse power than 2003 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 330 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2003 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | 240 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |
