1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 45 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240. 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, 2012 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Jaguar 240 | 2012 BMW 328 | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | 240 | 328 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2482 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4536 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 57 L |