1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 37 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 28 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 157 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (235 Nm). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | 240 | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1363 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
