1973 BMW 3.3 vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1973 BMW 3.3 is newer by 4 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 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3.3 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 10 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, 1973 BMW 3.3 (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3.3 | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 3.3 | 240 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |