1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK. 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Jaguar XK | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XK | 928 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |