1985 Audi 100 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1985 Audi 100 is newer by 18 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 72 more horse power than 1985 Audi 100. (136 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1985 Audi 100. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 100. (180 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 100 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Audi | Jaguar |
| Model | 100 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
