2006 BMW 330 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 39 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 7 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 330 | 240 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
