2007 BMW 335 vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar 240.
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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar 240. (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 335 | 240 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |