1998 BMW 320 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 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 320 (150 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1967 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, 1998 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 320 | 240 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |