2005 BMW 320 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 38 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, 2005 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 BMW 320.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320. 2005 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1967 Jaguar 240 has manual transmission. 1967 Jaguar 240 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 320 | 240 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 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 | 9 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |