1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 46 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 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Jaguar 240 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | 240 | Cayman |
Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2482 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1304 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2415 mm |