1979 Buick Century vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 12 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Century | 240 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
