1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 20 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 186 kg more than 1969 Jaguar 240. 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Avanti | Jaguar |
| Model | Avanti | 240 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |
