1998 BMW 318 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 31 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 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1998 BMW 318.
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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1967 Jaguar 240 has manual transmission. 1967 Jaguar 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 318 | 240 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1893 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |