1975 BMW 315 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 8 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 56 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 315 | 240 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |