1984 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 15 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 366 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. 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, 1969 Jaguar 240 (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 316 | 240 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |