1952 Jaguar C-Type vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1952 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar C-Type.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar C-Type | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | C-Type | 928 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |