2005 BMW 325 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 325 | 240 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
