1957 Jaguar XK vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1983 Porsche 930 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1957 Jaguar XK. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar XK weights approximately 173 kg more than 1983 Porsche 930.
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, 1983 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Jaguar XK | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | 930 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3440 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
