1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 21 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 75 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Camaro | 240 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |