1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 40 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1968 Jaguar 240 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Jaguar 240. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Jaguar 240 (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Jaguar 240 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | 240 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 71.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |