1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 280 kg more than 1967 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Caprice | 240 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |