1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 2004 Kia Retona
To start off, 2004 Kia Retona is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 430 kg more than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Jaguar 240. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar 240 | 2004 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | 240 | Retona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2370 mm |
