1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 41 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, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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, 2010 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jaguar 240 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | 240 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| 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 | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |
