1988 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic 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 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 119 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Civic | 240 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
