1949 Jaguar MK V vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 492 kg more than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1997 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jaguar MK V | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | MK V | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2360 mm |
