2005 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 36 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 42 kg more than 2005 BMW 318.
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, 2005 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 318 | 240 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
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 | 141 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 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 Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |