2007 BMW 130 vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 40 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 BMW 130.
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, 2007 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 130 | 240 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 54 L |
