2002 BMW 318 vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 Jaguar 240.
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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 318 | 240 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
