1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1968 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 5.8 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
