1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1969 Jaguar 240 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Jaguar 240 (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (88 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Jaguar 240 | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
Model | 240 | Beetle |
Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |