1970 Chrysler Centura vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Centura is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 3,533 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Centura. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Centura. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chrysler Centura (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Centura | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
| Model | Centura | 240 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3533 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2740 mm |
