2009 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Jaguar 240 (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 318 | 240 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |