1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 27 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 410 kg more than 1968 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Caprice | 240 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |
