2009 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 42 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 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 245 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Civic | 240 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |