1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 44 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1968 Jaguar 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Jaguar 240. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 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, 2012 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar 240 | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | 240 | X6 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 85 L |
