1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 498 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
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 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar 240 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | 240 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 44 L |
