1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 6 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 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. 1973 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1967 Jaguar 240 has manual transmission. 1967 Jaguar 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Vega | 240 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 54 L |