2001 BMW 318 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 34 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 318 | 240 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 54 L |
