1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 42 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 363 kg more than 1969 Jaguar 240. 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, 2011 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jaguar 240 | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Jaguar | Dodge |
| Model | 240 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 74 L |
