1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 1987 Lada 2107
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Jaguar 240 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 55 more horse power than 1987 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1987 Lada 2107. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jaguar 240 | 1987 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lada |
| Model | 240 | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |
