1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 43 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 32 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 191 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Honda Civic, 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Jaguar 240 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Jaguar | Honda |
Model | 240 | Civic |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |