1998 BMW 325 vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1998 BMW 325.
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 325 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 325 | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 325 | 240 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 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 | 52 L | 54 L |