1990 BMW 316 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 23 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 108 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 316 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
