2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 33 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 260 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | DB7 | 240 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 54 L |
