1951 Jaguar C-Type vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 1977 Porsche 930 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 930 weights approximately 181 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. 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, 1977 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar C-Type | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | C-Type | 930 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
